降钙素原脓毒症的快速诊断在临床感染管理中的应用.pptVIP

* * However, PE is also possible. * * * * * * * PR * PR In the observation unit Parkinson’s disease * * * * * * * Comment We must never over sell the benefits of PCT. It is not the perfect bacterial biomarker – but it is the best there is today on the market. It will give false positive and false negative results. Specificity is high but not 100%. Of importance to note is Never test neonates under 2 days old (high PCT and there are no standardized cut-offs) In fact all babies under 2 days will test positive. If in doubt then repeat PCT 6-24 hours in case you have tested PCT too early in the di